D.A.S. variant series User manual

variant series
User’s Manual
Antes de utilizar el equipo, lea la sección
“Precauciones de seguridad” de este manual.
Conserveestemanualparafuturasconsultas.
Before operating the device, please read the
“Safety precautions” section of this manual.
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variant series Precauciones de Seguridad
Safety Precautions
Cajas acústicas activas / Self-powered loudspeaker enclosures
El signo de exclamación dentro de un triángulo indica la
existencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y
mantenimiento en la documentación que acompaña al producto.
Conserve y lea todas estas instrucciones.
Siga las advertencias.
The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle is intend to
alert the users to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Keep these instructions.
El signo del rayo con la punta de flecha, alerta contra la
presencia de voltajes peligrosos no aislados. Para reducir el
riesgo de choque eléctrico, no retire la cubierta.
The lightning and arrowhead symbol warns about the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the cover.
Desconecte este aparato durante tormentas eléctricas,
terremotos o cuando no se vaya a emplear durante largos
periodos.
Unplug this apparatus during ligtning storms, earthquakes or
when unused for long periods of time.
Equipo diseñado para funcionar entre 15ºC y 35ºC con una
humedad relativa máxima del 75%, con un rango de ±10% de la
tensión nominal de alimentación indicada en la etiqueta trasera
(según IEC 60065:2001). Si debe sustituir el fusible preste
atención al tipo y rango.
Working temperature ranges from 15ºC to 35ºC with a relative
humidity of 75%, with ±10% of the rated main voltage value
indicated on the rear label (according to IEC 60065:2001). If the
fuse needs to be replaced, please pay attention to correct type
and ratings.
No instale el aparato cerca de ninguna fuente de calor como
radiadores, estufas u otros aparatos que produzcan calor. Debe
instalarse siempre sin bloquear la libre circulación de aire por las
aletas del radiador.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.
The circulation of air through the heatsink must not be blocked.
No exponga este equipo a la lluvia o humedad. No use este
aparato cerca del agua (piscinas y fuentes, por ejemplo). No
exponga el equipo a salpicaduras ni coloque sobre él objetos
que contengan líquidos, tales como vasos y botellas. Equipo IP-
20.
Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Do not use this
apparatus near water (for example, swimming pools and
fountains). Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as
bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash liquids
on the unit. IP-20 equipment.
No emplace altavoces en proximidad a equipos sensibles a
campos magnéticos, tales como monitores de televisión o
material magnético de almacenamiento de datos.
Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to
magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage
magnetic material.
Este símbolo indica que el presente producto no puede ser
tratado como residuo doméstico normal, sino que debe
entregarse en el correspondiente punto de recogida de equipos
eléctricos y electrónicos.
This symbol on the product indicates that this product should
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the appicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
El cableado exterior conectado al equipo requiere de su
instalación por una persona instruida o el uso de cables flexibles
ya preparados.
The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by
an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already
prepared.
Si el aparato es conectado permanentemente, la instalación
eléctrica del edificio debe incorporar un interruptor multipolar con
separación de contacto de al menos 3mm en cada polo.
If the apparatus is connected permanently, the electrical system
of the building must incorporate a multipolar switch with a
separation of contact of at least 3mm in each pole.
Equipo de Clase I. Class I device.
El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse utilizando los herrajes
de colgado recomendados y por personal cualificado. No
cuelgue la caja de las asas.
The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and
by qualified personnel. Do not suspend the box from the
handles.
Limpie con un paño seco. No use limpiadores con disolventes. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvent based
cleaners.
No existen partes ajustables por el usuario en el interior de este
equipo. Cualquier operación de mantenimiento o reparación
debe ser realizada por personal cualificado. Es necesario el
servicio técnico cuando el equipo se haya dañado de alguna
forma, como que haya caído líquido o algún objeto en el interior
del aparato, haya sido expuesto a lluvia o humedad, no funcione
correctamente, haya recibido un golpe o su cable de red esté
dañado.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally or has been dropped.
variant25A (max.2u.)--------------->150 cm
variant112A (max.1u.) ------------->150 cm variant25A (max.2u.)--------------->150 cm variant112A (max.1u.) ------------->150 cm
Para cajas con adaptador para trípode AXC-ZT, la altura máxima
de seguridad desde el suelo a la base de la caja montada sobre
trípode modelo TRD-2 con pies a su máxima extensión es:
For enclosures with tripod socket AXC-ZT, maximum safety
height from floor to bottom of enclosure when mounting on a
TRD-2 tripod with legs fully open:
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GARANTÍA
WARRANTY
Todos nuestros productos están garantizados por un periodo de 24
meses desde la fecha de compra.
Las garantías sólo serán válidas si son por un defecto de
fabricación y en ningún caso por un uso incorrecto del producto.
Las reparaciones en garantía pueden ser realizadas,
exclusivamente, por el fabricante o el servicio de asistencia técnica
autorizado.
Otros cargos como portes y seguros, son a cargo del comprador
en todos los casos.
Para solicitar reparación en garantía es imprescindible que el
producto no haya sido previamente manipulado e incluir una
fotocopia de la factura de compra.
All D.A.S. products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect
for a period of 2 years from date of purchase.
The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.
All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory
or any of its authorised service centers.
To claim a warranty repair, do not open or intend to repair the
product.
Return the damaged unit, at shippers risk and freight prepaid, to
the nearest service center with a copy of the purchase invoice.
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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
D.A.S. Audio, S.A.
C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España
(Spain).
Declara que la serie variant:
Declares that variant series:
Cumple con los objetivos esenciales de las Directivas:
Abide by essential objectives relating Directives:
lDirectiva de Baja Tensión (Low Voltage Directive) 2006/95/CE
lDirectiva de Compatibilidad Electromagnética (EMC) 2004/108/CE
lDirectiva RoHS 2002/95/CE
lDirectiva RAEE (WEEE) 2002/96/CE
Y es conforme a las siguientes Normas Armonizadas Europeas:
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:
lEN 60065:2002 Audio, video and similar electronic
apparatus. Safety requirements.
lEN 55103-1:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility.
Product family standard for audio, video, audio-
visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus
for professional use. Part 1:Emission.
lEN 55103-2:1996 Electromagnetic compatibility.
Product family standard for audio, video, audio-
visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus
for professional use. Part 2:Immunity.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
variant 25A
variant 18A
variant 112A
AC power requirements
Current consumption
Switch ON-OFF
Overload (Limit) indicators
Overheating
Equalization
Low mains voltage
Connections
Configurations: variant 25A & variant 18A
Configuration: variant 112A & variant 18A
Configuration: variant 112A & LX-218A
Troubleshooting
USING THE SYSTEM WITH SUBs
SPECIFICATIONS
RIGGING SYSTEM
Introduction
Accesories description
Safety factors
APPENDIX
Line connections: un-balanced and balanced
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INTRODUCTION
The variant 25A incorporate two Class AB
amplifiers featuring electronically balanced signal
inputs and outputs. The AC input and output link
utilize Neutrik PowerCon® connectors which allow
up to 10 units to be daisy chained at 230 V.
A three position eq switch located on the
amplifier panel allows for array effect correction
(mid and low frequencies sum in phase when
several units are assembled). This switch provides
two additional equalizations to adjust the high
frequency range.
The variant 18A incorporates one 1250 W
(continuous) Class D amplifier along with the
necessary signal treatment to perform as a sub-
woofer unit. This amplifier features a high pass
filtered output at 138 Hz intended to provide signal
for the variant25A units.
The variant 112A incorporates a two way
amplifier with a Class D power module of 500W
(continuos) for the low range, and a Class AB
power module of 100W (continuos) for the high
frequency range. The AC input and output link
utilize Neutrik PowerCon® connectors which allow
up to 6 units to be daisy chained at 230 V.
A three position eq switch located on the
amplifier panel allows for array effect correction
(mid and low frequencies sum in phase when
several units are assembled). This switch provides
two additional equalizations to adjust the high
frequency range.
The new D.A.S. Variant series was designed for
use in fixed installations, portable A/V, or
applications requiring high SPL and control of the
vertical coverage. The series comprises three
models, the variant 25A which features two 5”
speakers for mid-low frequencies and one
compression driver (2” voice coil and 1” exit)
coupled to a serpis-25 plane wave generator for
the high frequencies. The variant 25A model can be
used alone as a frontfill or under balcony unit for
voice reproduction. The second model is the
variant 18A bass system intended to be used in
combination with the variant 25A for applications
requiring extension of the low frequency range
below 90 Hz. The third system is the variant 112A
which has more efficiency and also bigger power
handling. It is a two way active cabinet including a
12” speaker (with 3” voice coil diameter) to
reproduce the low mid range (down to 63Hz) and
two neodymium compression drivers ( 2” voice coil
diameter) coupled to the serpis-112 horn to
reproduce the high frequency range. The serpis-
112 horn assures a nominal vertical coverage of
15º of the high frequency section.
All units are manufactured using 10/15mm
Finnish Birch plywood. The variant 25A/112A
enclosures´ shape is trapezoidal with 7.5º angles.
The variant 18A unit is rectangular. All enclosures
feature a rugged, weather resistant, polyurethane
black paint and incorporate stainless steel and
aluminum captive rigging hardware which is
designed to provide fast, simple and safe rigging
by means of quick release safety pins. Splay
angles can be changed from 0º to 10º in 1º
increments. The variant 112A is a curved source
system so the number of splay angles is restricted.
The components used in the system feature
advanced technologies; new T.A.F. (Total Air Flow)
cooling systems, neodymium magnets which allow
for important weight reductions, titanium
diaphragms for the high frequency sections, and
low-mid frequency cones manufactured using
crossed fibers and elastic suspension that provide
exceptional stability in the vertical plane.
For mid-low frequencies, the variant 25A
incorporates two 5B 5” speakers with 1” voice coil
and ferrite magnet assemblies in a bass-reflex
configuration. High frequencies are handled by one
M-5N compression driver with 2” voice coil,
neodymium magnet and 1” exit coupled to one
serpis-25 plane wave adapter/high frequency horn
assembly designed by D.A.S. Audio. In order to
maintain coherent horizontal dispersion one of the
5” speakers features a low pass filter, avoiding
destructive interference between the 5” speakers
in the mid frequency range.
The variant 18A model includes one 18H 18”
speaker with 4” voice coil and neodymium magnet
assembly in a bass-reflex configuration. It can be
flown above the mid-high units or as an
independent cluster.
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variant 25A
DESCRIPTION
LIMIT
LOW
SIGNAL
ON
LIMIT
HIGH
INPUT
LOOP
THRU
1 UNITS
2 UNITS
Array eq
WARNING!
MAX. 10 UNITS INAPRALLEL
220V-240V 2A 50Hz/60Hz
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTIONAGAINST RISK
OF FIRE REPLACE ONYLWITH THE SAME TYPE
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE GROUNDED
ATENCIÓN:ESTE APARATO DEBE CONECTARSE ATIERRA
NO EXISTEN PARTESAJUSTABLES POR EL USUARIO EN EL INTERIOR DE ESTE EQUIPO
REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR CONNECTION
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
VEASE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONEXIÓN
ACHTUNG: DIESE PRODUKT MUSS GEERDET SEIN
ANSCHLUSSWEISE BITTE DER ANLEITUNG ENTNEHMEN
ES SIND KEINE VOM ANWENDER EINSTELLBAREN TEILE IM GERAET VORHANDEN
ATTENTION:CE PRODUIT DOIT ETRE RELIE A LA TERRE
VOIR MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA CONNEXION
AUCUNE PIÉCE N’ESTAJUSTABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR Á L’INTERIEUR DE CETAPPAREIL
D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia) SPAIN
CAUTION ATTENTION
risk of electric shock
do not open danger d’electrocution ne pas ouvrir
AC OUTPUT
T2A L 250V FUSE
AC INPUT
Serial Number:
®
Variant-25AVariant-25A
EUROPEAN
PRODUCT
N1918
Made in Spain
B
G
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D
E2
E1
A
F
C
0.15AIdle
1/8 Power
1/3 Power
Pink noise
0.7AMaximum power
variant 25A
0.3A
0.45A
Current consumption
Data obtained at 230V, multiply per 2 for 115V.
Maximum power: Measured in conditions of severe
clipping.
AC power requirements
The required voltage for all models is:
115V, 50Hz/60Hz - 230V, 50Hz/60Hz
Maximum voltage (divide by 2 for 115V):
255V
Shutdown voltage for variant 25A (divide by 2 for
115V):
160V
Rear amplifier panel on variant 25A systems.
G) LOOP THRU:
H) ARRAY EQ: In order to compensate for the
summing of the mid and low frequencies, the
onboard signal processing of each variant 25A unit
provides high frequency boost. The signal
treatment has been designed to provide optimum
response for arrays of 6 or more cabinets, so
when employing just two or three units it may be
appropriate to lower the high frequency level. The
ARRAY EQ switch can be used to attenuate the
equalization of the very high frequencies in -3 dB
steps.
Used for paralleling several
units, which will share the same input. The output
can also be used to provide signal for an outboard
power amplifier.
The variant 25A is a two way class AB self
powered system. Nominal amplifier power
(Continuous) per way: LF:125 W HF:75 W.
Amplifier panel description:
A) LIMIT: A
B) SIGNAL:
C) ON:
D) FUSE.
E1) AC INPUT: Blue
E2) AC OUTPUT: W
10 (at 230V)
F) INPUT:
1=GND (ground)
2=(+) Non inverted input
3=(-) Inverted input
mplifier limiter indicator lights. When
lit, the level of the signal source should be
reduced.
Signal presence indicator at the
amplifiers' inputs.
Indicator light for each amplifier
channel.
PowerCon® NAC 3 FCA
connector. Only when the connector is inserted
and rotated (clicked) into place will the AC turn on.
The connector can be used as a switch, rotating
the connector to or from the locked position will
turn the unit on or off, respectively. Mute the signal
feeding the INPUT before turning the unit on or
off.
hite PowerCon® NAC 3
DFCB connector. This is used as an AC loop thru
so that up to boxes can be powered
from a single AC line.
Balanced signal XLR. Pin
assignments as follows :
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variant 112A
INPUT
ON
SIGNAL
HF LIMIT
LF LIMIT
220V-240V 1.5A 50Hz/60Hz
AC INPUT
T2A L 250V
FUSEAC OUTPUT
WARNING! MAX. 8 UNITS IN PARALLEL
LOOP
THRU
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE GROUNDED
ATENCIÓN:ESTE APARATO DEBE CONECTARSE ATIERRA
NO EXISTEN PARTESAJUSTABLES POR EL USUARIO EN EL INTERIOR DE ESTE EQUIPO
REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR CONNECTION
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
VEASE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONEXIÓN
ACHTUNG: DIESE PRODUKT MUSS GEERDET SEIN
ANSCHLUSSWEISE BITTE DER ANLEITUNG ENTNEHMEN
ES SIND KEINE VOM ANWENDER EINSTELLBAREN TEILE IM GERAET VORHANDEN
ATTENTION:CE PRODUIT DOIT ETRE RELIE A LA TERRE
VOIR MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA CONNEXION
AUCUNE PIÉCE N’ESTAJUSTABLE PARL’UTILISATEURÁ L’INTERIEUR DE CET APPAREIL
D.A.S. AUDIO S.A. (Valencia) SPAIN
®
Serial Number:
Variant-112AVariant-112A
EUROPEAN
PRODUCT
N1918
Made in Spain
CAUTION ATTENTION
risk of electric shock
do not open danger d’electrocution ne pas ouvrir
CAUTION ATTENTION
HOT SURFACE,
AVOID CONTACT TEMPERATURE ELEVEE! NE PAS TOUCHER!
FOR CONTINUED PROTECTIONA GAINST
RISK OF FIRE REPLACE
ONLYWITH THE SAME FUSE TYPE
1UNITS 2 UNITS
Array eq
D
A
BC
H
DEF
G
i
The variant 112A is a two way active system.
Nominal RMS amplifier power (at driver
impedance): LF : 500W HF: 100W. Amplifier panel
description, variant112A:
A) LIMIT: Amplifier limiter indicator lights. When
it lit, the level of the signal source should be
reduced.
B) SIGNAL: Signal presence indicator at the
amplifier´s output.
C) ON: Indicator light fot each amplifier
channel.
D) FUSE
E) AC INPUT: With PowerCon NAC 3 FCA
connector. Only when the connector is inserted
and rotated (clicked) into place will the AC turn on.
The connector can be used as a switch, rotating
the connector to or from the locked position will
turn the unit on or off, respectively. Mute the signal
feeding the input before turning the unit on or off.
F) AC OUTPUT: With (white) PowerCon NAC 3
DFCB connector. This is used as an AC loop thru
so that up to 8 boxes can be power from a single
AC line.
G) INPUT: Balanced signal XLR. Pin
assignments as follows:
1=GND (Ground)
2=(+) Non-inverted input
3=(-) inverted input
H) LOOP THRU: Used for paralleling several
units, which will share the same signal input. Could
also be used to provide signal for an outboard
power amplifier.
i) ARRAY EQ: In order to compensate for
the summing of the mid and low frequencies,
the onboard signal processing of each variant
112A unit provides high frequency boost. The
signal treatment has been designed to provide
optimum response for arrays of 3 or more
cabinets, so when employing just one or two
units it may be appropriate to lower the high
frequency level. The ARRAY EQ switch can be
used to attenuate the equalization of the very
high frequencies in -3 dB steps.
0.185A
0.4A
0.75A
1.7A
Idle
1/8 Power
1/3 Power
Pink noise
Maximum power
variant 112A
Current consumption
Data obtained at 230V, multiply per 2 for 115V.
Maximum power: Measured in conditions of severe
clipping.
AC power requirements
The required voltage for all models is:
115V, 50Hz/60Hz - 230V, 50Hz/60Hz
Maximum voltage (divide by 2 for 115V):
255V
Shutdown voltage for variant 112A (divide by 2
for 115V):
160V
Rear amplifier panel on variant 112A systems.
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variant 18A
F
D
I
H
A
C
B
E
G
0.1A
0.9A
1.8A
3.5A
Idle
1/8 Power
1/3 Power
Pink noise
Maximum power
variant 18A
Current consumption
Data obtained at 230V, multiply per 2 for 115V.
Maximum power: Measured in conditions of severe
clipping.
AC power requirements
The required voltage for all models is:
115V, 50Hz/60Hz - 230V, 50Hz/60Hz
Maximum voltage (divide by 2 for 115V):
255V
Shutdown voltage for variant 18A (divide by 2 for
115V):
160V
Rear amplifier panel on variant 18A systems.
Low frequency mono-amplified system.
Nominal amplifier power (Continuous) 1250 W.
Amplifier panel description:
mplifier limiter indicator lights. When
lit, the level of the signal source should be
reduced.
Signal presence indicator at the
amplifiers' inputs.
Indicator light for each amplifier
channel.
With PowerCon NAC 3 FCA
connector. Only when the connector is inserted
and rotated (clicked) into place will the AC turn on.
The connector can be used as a switch, rotating
the connector to or from the locked position will
turn the unit on or off, respectively. Mute the signal
feeding the INPUT before turning the unit on or
off.
Balanced signal XLR. Pin
assignments as follows :
Used for paralleling several
units, which will share the same input. Could also
be used to provide signal for an outboard power
amplifier.
H) SATELLITE OUTPUT: This sends high-
passed signal (138Hz) to the system that will
reproduce mid-high frequencies.
I) SUB LEVEL: Used to control the subwoofer
level. To prevent accidental mis-setting, a flat-
blade screwdriver is needed to rotate the control,
which is recessed and detented. Depending on
the sensitivity, placement and configuration of your
mid-high system, you may need to adjust this
control for balanced frequency response.
A) LIMIT: A
B) SIGNAL:
C) ON:
D) FUSE.
E) AC INPUT:
F) INPUT:
1=GND (ground)
2=(+) Non inverted input
3=(-) Inverted input
G) LOOP THRU:
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variant 18A
Mezclador/Mixer Retardo/
Delay
Procesador/
processor
138Hz variant 25A
Overload (Limit) indicators
Switch ON/OFF
Overheating
Low mains voltage
Equalization
Connections
The LOOP THRU connector is an output XLR
in parallel with the input connector and is useful for
daisy chaining the input signal to a number of
boxes, connecting them in parallel.
The number of units that can be linked this
way depends on the output impedance of the
equipment driving the enclosure, such as the mixer
or processor. Typically, to avoid signal degradation,
the maximum number that can be daisy chained is
given by the formula Zc>10Zs, where Zc is the
load impedance and Zs is the output impedance
of the equipment driving the enclosure (mixer,
console, etc). For instance, a mixing console with
100 ohm output impedance allows daisy chaining
20 boxes, when the input impedance of the
cabinets is 20 kohms.
The variant 25A unit can be used alone for
speech applications where low SPL is suitable. To
use it in this mode simply plug the mixer into the
input signal connector. To use it in combination
with the variant 18A unit, plug the mixer into variant
18A (INPUT) and connect the SATELLITE OUTPUT
to the signal input on the variant25A unit.
When the variant 25A and variant 18A units
cannot be on the same cluster it is recommended
to drive each model separately from a signal
processor using a 138 Hz High Pass Filter for the
variant 25A, adding the necessary time delay if
requeired and feeding the variant 18A with the full
range signal.
If mains voltage falls below the shutdown
voltage for the unit, it will stop playing. When
acceptable levels are regained, the unit will switch
back on automatically.
The units do not need extreme EQ. Avoid high
levels of gain on the equalizers. Gain values above
+6 dB on a console's EQ are not recommended.
The variant series amplifiers generate very little
residual heat and therefore do not need a fan for
cooling. In normal use, the amplifier panel will be
warm to the touch.
If the unit stops playing (or just the mid-high or
the bass sections), the amplifier's overheating
protection may be activated to protect the
components from thermal damage.
Overheating may be due to insufficient cooling,
or to very aggressive use in extremely hot
conditions. Do not use the unit in proximity to high
power lights.
Once the amplifier cools down, it switches
back on automatically. If the unit should shut down
again, try reducing the volume a notch to avoid
overheating.
It is recommended that the red LIMIT LED
indicators are not lit continuously; at most it should
blink only occasionally.
If you wish to have a visual indication at the
mix position of whether the LIMIT LEDs are
lighting, during equipment set-up, closely observe
what mixer VUmeter level corresponds to the level
that lights the enclosure's LIMIT LEDs. That level
that should not be exceeded during the event.
A sound system should be switched on
sequentially. Switch on the self-powered unit last in
your sound system. Switch on the sound sources
such as CD players or turntables, then the mixer,
then the processors, and finally the self-powered
unit. If you have several units, it is recommended
that you switch them on sequentially one at a time.
Follow the inverse order when switching off,
turning self-powered units off before any other
element in the sound system.
Mute all signal sources before switching the
unit on or off.
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POWER
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
LINE
SIGNAL
INPUT
125 Hz
SIGNAL
INPUT
SIGNAL
INPUT
138 Hz
Delay
125 Hz
Delay
SIGNAL
INPUT
LINELINE
POWER
INPUT
SATELLITE
OUTPUT
138 Hz
138 Hz
SIGNAL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
SATELLITE
OUTPUT
SIGNAL
INPUT
Connection using an external processor
to adjust the delay between systems.
Connection employing the
filtered Satellite Output .
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LINE
POWER
INPUT
LINE
SIGNAL
INPUT SIGNAL INPUT
SIGNAL
INPUT SIGNAL INPUT
POWER
INPUT
Two independent signal lines per side at the DSP´s output have been used to align both systems
It is also recommended when combining systems to use two different signal lines (subwoofer line
and satellite line) and one external DSP to align both systems.
The variant112A can reproduce frequencies down to 63Hz , so in those applications where no high sound
pressure level is required (speech, vocals, etc) and there is no need of extending the low frequency range the
system can be installed without subwoofers. If it is required extending the low end then the variant 18A is
recommended.
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LINE
POWER
INPUT
LINE
SIGNAL
INPUT SIGNAL INPUT
SIGNAL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
Two independent signal lines per side at the DSP´s output have been used to align both systems
In applications like live sound concerts, disco dance music, where high sound pressure level is required
double eighteen subwoofers should be used. DAS Audio recommends the LX-218CA. To align both systems
an external DSP with two different signal lines will be needed.
Note: the relationship between the number of subwoofers and the number of variant112A depends on the
application and is a parameter to be defined by the user.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
No sound from the unit.
The SIGNAL presence LED
indicator(s) do(es) not light up.
1- The signal source is sending
no signal.
2- Defective cable.
1- Check that the mixer or sound
source is sending signal to the UNIT.
2- Check that the cable from the
sound source to the UNIT is
connected correctly. Replace the
cable if defective.
Full power cannot be obtained.
The LIMIT LED indicator(s) never
light(s) up.
1- The signal source does not have
a hot enough output. 1- If using a mixer, use the balanced output if available. Use a professional
mixer with a hotter output.
Sound is distorted.
The LIMIT LED indicator(s) is/are not
on, or only light up occasionally.
1- The mixer or signal source
is distorting. 1- Turn mixer channel gains down. Check that none of your signal
sources are distorting.
Sound is distorted and very loud.
One or more LIMIT LED indicators
light up.
1- The system is overloaded and
has reached maximum power.
Hum or buzz when a mixer
is connected to the unit. 1- The console probably has un-balanced outputs. You may
be using an incorrect un-balanced
to balanced cable.
2- The mixer and the powered
speaker are not plugged into
the same mains outlet.
3- The audio signal cable is too
long or too close to an AC cable.
1- Read the appendix of this manual
to make a correct un-balanced to
balanced cable.
2- Connect the mixer and the unit
to the same mains outlet.
3- Use a cable that is as short as
possible and/or move the audio
signal cable away from mains cables.
Hum or buzz when using lighting
controls in the same building. 1- The audio signal cable is too long or too close to the lighting cable.
2- On a sound system with three-
phase AC, the lighting equipment
and the UNIT are connected to
the same phase.
1- Move the audio signal cable away
from lighting cables. Try to find out
at what point the noise is leaking
into the system.
2- Connect the sound system to
a different phase than the lights.
You may need the help of an electrician
The power on LED indicator(s) do(es)
not light up when the power connector
is rotated and locked at the
ON (LOCK) position.
1 Bad or loose AC connection to
the UNIT or the mains outlet.
2 Faulty AC cable.
3 Blown Fuse.
1- Check you connections.
2- Check the cables, connectors
and AC power with a suitable
mains tester.
3- Replace fuse on fuse holder with
one of the same type. If it blows again,
take the unit to a service centre.
1- Turn down the mixer's output.
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USING THE SYSTEM WITH SUBS
POWER
INPUT
SATELLITE
OUTPUT
LINE
138 Hz
SIGNAL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
LINE
SIGNAL
INPUT
138 Hz
125 Hz
Delay
SIGNAL
INPUT
If, for any reason, the Satellite Output on
the subwoofer is not going to be used to
feed the variant 25A units, then it is
recommended to make use of an external
processor to high pass filter the signal fed
into the variant 25A unit at 138 Hz, and add
the necessary time delay to match the
phase at the cut off frequency.
When variant 25A units are used in combination
with variant 18A subwoofers it is recommended to
plug the mixer into the variant 18A's input and then
to connect the variant 18A 138Hz high pass filtered
output to the variant25A input.
The ratio between variant 25A and variant 18A
units that DAS Audio recommends to achieve a
correct balance is 4:1 (As it depends on the kind
of music and the application, it is subject to
changes). A level knob can be found on the variant
18A amplifier panel which allows for decreasing the
subwoofer level when less than four variant 25A
units are to be used, allowing to correct the
balance between Mid-High and Low frequencies.
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POWER
INPUT
LINE
SIGNAL
INPUT
138 Hz
125 Hz
Delay
SUB MODEL X
138 Hz
AMPLIFIER
LINE
SIGNAL
INPUT
SIGNAL
INPUT
POWER
INPUT
The variant 112A can reproduce frequencies
down to 63Hz , so in those applications where no
high sound pressure level is required (speech,
vocals, etc) and there is no need of extending the
low frequency range the system can be installed
without subwoofers. If it is required extending the
low end then the variant18A is recommended.
It is also recommended when combining
systems to use two different signal lines and one
external DSP to align both systems.
In applications like live sound concerts, disco
dance music, where high sound pressure level is
required double eighteen subwoofers should be
used. DAS Audio recommends the LX-218CA. To
align both systems and external DSP and two
different line signals will be needed.
Note: the relationship between the number of
subwoofers and the number of variant 112A
depends on the application and is a parameter to
be defined by the user.
When using a subwoofer other than the variant
18A in combination with the variant 25A units, it is
recommended that external processor be used to
filter the signal fed into the variant25A units at 138
Hz.
If an externally amplified subwoofer unit is to be
used in combination with variant 25A satellites, the
signal treatment will depend on the characteristics
of the subwoofer used. In order to achieve a good
quality sound, DAS Audio recommends the use of
variant18A subwoofers.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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variant25A
Product improvement through research and
development is an ongoing process at D.A.S. All
specifications are subject to change without notice.
MODEL variant variant variant
25A 112A 18A
LF Amplifier Power 250 Wpeak - 125 Wcontinuous 1000 Wpeak - 500 Wcontinuous 2500 Wpeak - 1250 Wcontinuous
HF Amplifier Power 150 Wpeak - 75 Wcontinuous 200 Wpeak - 100 Wcontinuous
Input Type Balanced Differential Line Balanced Differential Line Balanced Differential Line
Input Impedance Line: 20 kohms Line: 20 kohms Line: 20 kohms
Sensitivity Line: 1.54 V (+6 dBu) Line: 1.54 V (+6 dBu) Line: 1.54 V (+6 dBu)
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 75 Hz-17 kHz 63 Hz-18 kHz 33 Hz-156 Hz
Horizontal Coverage (-6dB) 90º Nominal 90º Nominal N/A
N/A
Vertical Coverage Splay Dependent 15º Nominal
Rated Maximum Peak SPL at 1 m 120 dB 128 dB 134 dB
Transducers/Replacement Parts LF: 2 x 5B/5B LF: 1 x 12V4/GM 12P4 LF: 1 x 18H/GM 18G
HF: 1 x M-50N/GM M-50 HF: 2 x M-50N/GM M-50
Enclosure Geometry Trapezoidal 7.5º Trapezoidal 7.5º Rectangular
Enclosure Material Birch Plywood Birch Plywood Birch Plywood
Color/Finish Black or White Paint Black or White Paint Black or White Paint
Rigging System Splay Angles 0º to 10º in 1º increments 12º to 15º in 1º increments 0º to 5º in 1º increments
(V-25A under V-18A)
Safety Factor Maximum 20 cabinets @ 7:1 Maximum 6 cabinets @ 7:1 Maximum 6 cabinets @ 7:1
Connectors INPUT: Female XLR INPUT: Female XLR INPUT: Female XLR
LOOP THRU: Male XLR LOOP THRU: Male XLR LOOP THRU: Male XLR
SATELLITE OUT: Male XLRAC INPUT: PowerCon NAC 3 FCA AC INPUT: PowerCon NAC 3 FCA
AC INPUT: PowerCon NAC 3 FCAAC OUTPUT: Powercon NAC 3 DFCB AC OUTPUT: Powercon NAC 3 DFCB
AC Power Requirements 4A; 115 V @ 50 Hz/60 Hz 3.4A; 115 V @ 50 Hz/60 Hz 7A; 115 V @ 50 Hz/60 Hz
2A; 230 V @ 50 Hz/60 Hz 1.7A; 230 V @ 50 Hz/60 Hz 3.5A; 230 V @ 50 Hz/60 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 17.4 x 57.4 x 23.1 cm 32.2 x 57.4 x 39.9 cm 50.7 x 57.4 x 65 cm
6.9 x 22.6 x 9 in 12.7 x 22.6 x 15.7 in 19.9 x 22.6 x 25.6 in
Weight 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) 26.4 kg (58.1 lb) 49 kg (108 lb)
Accessories AXC-ZT
AXC-AT
AX-V25 (Black)/AX-V25W (White)
AXW-V25 (Black)/AXW-V25W (White)
AXC-V25 (Black)/AXC-V25W (White)
FUN-V25
TRD-2
TRD-4
TRD-6
AXC-ZT
AXC-AT
AX-V25 (Black)/AX-V25W (White)
AXC-V112 (Black)/AXC-V112W (White)
TRD-2
TRD-4
TRD-6
AX-V25 (Black)/AX-V25W (White)
FUN-V18
TRD-4
TRD-6
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